Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced a $30 million gift from developer and philanthropist Howard C. Bissell, his wife, Margaret, and his company in support of a planned rehabilitation center.

The Bissells made the gift in honor of the late David L. Conlan, their longtime friend, colleague, and trusted advisor and a partner in the Bissell Ballantyne company until his passing in August. Conlan had been a patient at Atrium Health and had benefited from rehabilitative medicine. The gift will name the David L. Conlan Center at the Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation, scheduled to open in November 2022, and help advance the reach, geography, and efficacy of the organization's services and programs, currently offered at five inpatient hospitals and eighteen outpatient locations.

When completed, the 150,000-square-foot specialized hospital will feature seventy private patient rooms, a 9,300-square-foot outpatient clinic, an outdoor therapy garden, an aquatic therapy program, and a center for independent living to help patients relearn activities for daily life.

"We experienced, first-hand, the excellent, compassionate care that David received during his hospitalization at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center," said Bissell. "Margaret and I are proud to honor him by supporting a facility that truly will reflect the world-class team caring for its patients — a team that grasps best practices, innovation, and attention to detail."